Hearing loss decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a current disability under VA regulations, and thus could not establish entitlement to service connection.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his in-service noise exposure, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and depressive disorder are not related to service, as there is no evidence of a current disability in service or for many years thereafter. The VA examiners provided opinions against the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records and clarification regarding his desire for a Board hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his exposure to acoustic trauma during active service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, including exposure to noise during his time as a security officer in the Air Force. As such, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss, fatigue, and headaches have been denied as new and material evidence has not been presented.,Service connection for a skin disorder and GERD is not granted due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA audiological examination to address the etiology of his bilateral hearing loss and considering the Veteran's lay testimony regarding service-connected exposure.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine if the Veteran currently has a hearing loss disability and whether it is related to service, including in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his active duty service. Therefore, the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a current disability. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new evidence supports these claims. The Veteran's current conditions are considered to be related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral hearing loss was not aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began in service and is related to his military service, thus granting service connection for tinnitus. The issues of bilateral hearing loss and right knee condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected prostatitis, and the Board finds that he is entitled to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new audiological examination and obtaining any outstanding VA medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a pre-existing condition aggravated by service. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, and a skin condition affecting his legs and feet. The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service hearing loss or arthritis, and concluded that any current hearing loss is not related to service.